The Future of Government Furlough Scheme and it’s Impact

Daily Twitter round-up by peter_IFAMAG

Yesterday PM Boris Johnson unveiled the roadmap for easing the Cornovirus lockdown. However public confusion and media outcry followed. The shadow Chancellor has weighed into the discussion, as new information on the future of government furlough scheme has been revealed.

Dominc Raab went on air today to clarify yesterday’s statement, however his words further muddled the message.

Faisal Islam details the future for government furlough shceme in this fascinating thread.

Lots of speculation about furlough scheme in papers – I floated the notion of a move to a more flexible, less generous scheme last week – some business leaders say they are privately being told this is the direction of travel…https://t.co/ITYlib9P8I

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